Sol Scher Apts Public Housing Long Beach, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sol Scher Apts is a Public Housing community in Long Beach, NY with 266 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $480/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 105 months.
266
total units
97%
occupancy
$480
avg resident rent
105 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,770/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,003/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sol Scher Apts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 225 W Park Ave, Long Beach; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$480/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Long Beach
- Pine Town Houses PB Section 8
- Channel Park Homes Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Park Sr Citizen Housing PB Section 8 | Island Park | 2.4 km |
| Abbey Manor Special Needs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Island Park | 2.8 km |
| Pine Town Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oceanside | 6.1 km |
| Ocean Park LIHTC | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & I PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Brookdale Village §236 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Brookdale Village PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Seagirt Housing PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sol Scher Apts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Sol Scher Apts?
Residents report average rents near $480/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Sol Scher Apts?
Contact the management office at 225 W Park Ave in Long Beach. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.